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Thank you for sharing your #AFEandMe story, Annika! Annika is a past recipient of our Paul Ecke, Jr. Scholarship, which supported the research & studies helping her develop her horticulturist career. We want to hear from you! Share your #AFEandMe story: buff.ly/33AEidt

AFE has arrived at the AIFD Symposium! We are so excited to be here sharing our resources and education with the industry, and taking in all the incredible floral artistry! 💐 Make sure to stop by the Career & Education Hub while you’re here!

What a beautiful tour today of Ohio State Cultivar Trial Gardens to kick off #Cultivate2025 this weekend!🪴 Stay tuned to our social media over the next few days to see more from our AFE team at Cultivate in Ohio, and across the country in California at AIFD Symposium!

We had a great time celebrating the 10th anniversary of the YPC at our annual networking lunch today! Members got to connect with other young professionals in the industry and academia as well as discuss ideas for new opportunities for the YPC 💐

There are only 18 days left to apply for AFE research funding! If you are still working on crafting your research proposal, check out our Tips for Submitting a Strong Proposal video here: youtu.be/kp4yF8iES7o?fe… Ready to apply? Click here: endowment.org/apply/research

We are proud to announce that four of our YPC members were recognized at last night’s GPN Magazine 40 under 40! Congratulations to Josh Henry, Marcus Jansen, and Nathan Nordstedt for their recognition as well as Brooke Usher for receiving the Suntory Flowers “Dream Big” Scholarship.

We are proud to announce that four of our YPC members were recognized at last night’s GPN Magazine 40 under 40! Congratulations to Josh Henry, Marcus Jansen, and Nathan Nordstedt for their recognition as well as Brooke Usher for receiving the Suntory Flowers “Dream Big” Scholarship

We are excited to highlight two successful research sessions on managing Thrips Parvispinus at Cultivate, led by AFE-funded researchers Dr. Rose Buitenhuis and Dr. Jim Faust. We are proud to support this incredible research!

One week until our July Grow Pro webinar! Dr. Christian Nansen of UC Davis will present on Plasma Activated Water for Floriculture Production on July 22, 1 PM EST. Learn more & register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…. Sponsored by Sustainabloom - learn more at sustainabloom.org!

A newly released survey led by NC State University and funded by Sustainabloom reveals promising trends in sustainability across the industry and outlines opportunities to build greener, more profitable businesses. 🌻 Learn more and read the full results here: sustainabloom.org/news/survey-re…

Thank you so much to GrowerTalks & Green Profit Magazine for sharing this incredible article about the impact of AFE-funded research on our industry! Read the full article here: growertalks.com/Article/?artic…

Have you checked out one of our newest Sustainabloom guides on H-2A and H-2B Work Visas? This guide is designed to help you make informed decisions about temporary work visas and foster sustainable social practices in business operations. Learn more here: sustainabloom.org/industry-guide…

One of our Vic & Margaret Ball Interns, Timothy, mixes a batch of calcium solution to spray on plants, helping prolong blooms & prevent botrytis. Timothy, a student at @kstate, is completing his internship at @heartlandgrower in Westfield, IN. Learn more: endowment.org/internships

Did you know AFE is on TikTok? Make sure to follow us to see more videos from our interns, flower content, and more! 🌷

Increase your productivity, employee knowledge, & skills with the Greenhouse Training Online Courses from UF IFAS Solutions! We proudly sponsor these courses: use code AFE2025 when you register for 20% off! The next course begins August 4th! Learn more: endowment.org/news/discount-…

Our July Grow Pro webinar is today! Join us at 1 PM EST to learn more about plasma activated water for floriculture production from Dr. Christian Nansen of UC Davis. If you haven’t already, make sure to register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…!

Sustainabloom's Wholesale Nickel Program enables wholesalers to pledge up to five cents per box of flowers they order to donate to Sustainabloom -- Continental Flowers will be matching contributions on orders placed through them! Learn more & get involved: sustainabloom.org/news/continent…

Are you hiring or searching for a new role? The AFE Career Center is your perfect one-stop shop for job applications, posting new openings, getting a free resume review, career development resources, and so much more! Check it out today at afecareercenter.com.

R.I.S.E. Results, Industry Insights, & Honoring Legacies 🌷 — Check out our July newsletter here: mailchi.mp/endowment.org/…

We are officially one week away from the application deadline to submit AFE research proposals! Remember to submit your proposal by August 1 and contact us if you have any questions. You can find more information to get started here: endowment.org/apply/research